by Blaine Burch | Aug 30, 2023 | blog
In a society dominated by paperwork, the question of how long to hold on to important documents has been baffling for most people. We especially worry about documents of a financial or personally identifying nature. People who worry about losing something important...
by Blaine Burch | Jun 8, 2023 | blog
Although many people equate “estate planning” with having a will, there are many advantages to having a trust rather than a will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. While there are other estate planning tools (such as joint tenancy, transfer on death, beneficiary...
by Blaine Burch | Mar 30, 2023 | blog
Have you spoken with an estate planning attorney before? Have you ever gone online and created Powers of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives, or maybe even a Revocable Living Trust? What happens if you don’t have any estate planning documents? If you have not...
by Blaine Burch | Jan 24, 2023 | blog
When you establish a trust, you name someone to be the trustee. A trustee manages and administers the trust. The job includes – collecting income, paying bills and taxes, saving and investing for the future, buying and selling assets, providing for your loved...
by Blaine Burch | Jan 23, 2023 | blog
It goes without saying that estate planning is incredibly important and is more than just having a will or a trust. Estate planning offers a sense of security for you and your loved ones that your wishes will be carried out. With such an important and personal...
by Blaine Burch | Jan 20, 2023 | blog
Why Every Pet Owner Needs to Consider a Pet Trust Today Estate planning is about protecting what’s important to you. Although much of the traditional estate planning conversation focuses on a surviving spouse, children, and grandchildren, many pet owners wonder about...